HR 628 · 106th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to assign members of the Armed Forces, under certain circumstances and subject to certain conditions, to assist the Immigration and Naturalization Service and the United States Customs Service in the performance of border protection functions.

Introduced 1999-02-08· Sponsored by Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E309)(1999-03-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to assign military personnel to assist: (1) the Immigration and Naturalization Service in preventing the entry into the United States of terrorists, drug traffickers, and illegal aliens; and (2) the U.S. Customs Service in the inspection of cargo, vehicles, and aircraft at points of entry into the United States. Requires: (1) the establishment of an appropriate training program for such personnel; and (2) a civilian law enforcement officer from the appropriate agency to accompany any member performing duties at a border location. Prohibits any such assignment from being made or continued after September 30, 2003.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (18)

3 Democrats15 Republicans